Graduate Assistantships Guide 2016
Table of Contents Residence Life Philosophy..................................................................4 Educational & Developmental Desired Learning Outcomes...............4 Graduate Assistantship Job Descriptions...........................................6 The Higher Education program at Texas Tech University..................13 Live Here | Learn Here | Succeed Here.............................................15 Graduate Assistants..........................................................................16 2)
Residence Life Coordinators.............................................................26 Residence Life Administration .........................................................32 Welcome to Lubbock, Texas..............................................................38 Texas Tech University.......................................................................42 Contact information..........................................................................62
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Residence Life Philosophy University Student Housing at Texas Tech University strives to create environments that support the intellectual and emotional growth of students. We collaborate with students, faculty and staff to foster a seamless learning experience that promotes Civility, Achievement, Engagement, Character and Independence to develop responsible, caring, and confident life-long learners and citizens. We have designated educational and developmental learning outcomes to define the types of learning opportunities and experiences we will create in order to enhance the educational experience. We encourage each student to become a partner in their education by becoming an active leader and learner within their community.
Educational & Developmental Desired Learning Outcomes 4)
Civility
Achievement
Civility is important for college students to develop in order to participate as a positive, active member of any community. Students of the Residence halls at Texas Tech University will gain experiences and skills that will further develop them as a civil minded person.
Academic achievement is central to the student experience in college. Students will develop a sense of pride, excellence, and aspiration in order to take charge of their own learning throughout college and life. We strive to create opportunities, experiences, and resources to assist students in their academic and personal achievement such as study skills, career development, goal setting, and time management.
Topics: Respect, Behavior Towards Others, Community, Humanitarianism, Awareness, Relationships
Topics: Academic Success, Study Skills, Career Development, Intellectual Development, Goal Setting, Time Management, Transformative Learning, Campus Resources
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Character Developing strong character enables an individual to build the foundation to make decisions in alignment with their values and beliefs. The college experience offers the opportunity to define who they are and the type of person they want to become. It also offers the opportunity to identify the principles that will guide them and their future decisions. Topics: Ethics, Integrity, Values, Beliefs, Morals, Spirituality
Engagement The college experience is a partnership between the student and the university. The learning and personal development that takes place within the college experience must be fostered through active programming and intrinsic motivation to learn. Participating as an engaged student will enhance the experience and connection to transition as an active member of the community. Topics: Service, Tradition, Leadership, Sustainability, Campus Resources
Independence Through the college experience an individual should gain the skills to make responsible decisions regarding one’s health, safety, and personal well-being. Topics: Responsibility, Wellness, Communication, Safety
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Graduate Assistantship Job Descriptions There are six different Graduate Assistantships in Residence Life at Texas Tech:
Graduate Hall Coordinator
Graduate Assistant for Social Justice
Graduate Assistant for Recruitment
Graduate Assistant for Conference Services
Graduate Assistant for Residential Education and Academic Programming
Graduate Assistant for Training and Development
GRADUATE HALL COORDINATOR 6)
As an educator, the Graduate Hall Coordinator (GHC), works to provide direction for student learning and academic success. The GHC also assists with the coordination of the administrative, supervisory, and programmatic needs of an educational area of one to three buildings housing 500 – 1100 students. As a live-in staff member of University Student Housing, the GHC is responsible for the development of comfortable living and learning communities that foster academic success. This is achieved by assisting individuals with their personal needs and concerns, supervising staff, and advising student leadership groups.
The GHC is responsible for assisting with the selection, training, mentoring, and evaluation of 5 – 22 Community Advisors, and indirect/ direct supervision of 2-15 Student Assistants. Additional duties may include advising the complex council, supervising the front desk, and/or the supervision of Senior Community Advisors(s). GHC may assist in the development and management of living and learning communities that motivate and inspire students to devote more time in educationally purposeful activities. By emphasizing the development of strong communities and student involvement, the GHC assists in the creation of environments that promote and enhance the opportunities for student learning.
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GRADUATE ASSISTANT FOR RECRUITMENT University Student Housing at Texas Tech University promotes each student’s learning experience by creating safe, supportive learning environments for academic and personal success. University Student Housing is committed to the total development of the resident within an inclusive community through student government, programming, residence hall standards, and supportive learning environments in the residence halls. The Graduate Assistant for Recruitment & Staff Orientation, as an educator, works directly with the Manager of Recruitment and Staff Orientation and the Assistant Director of Training and Development to provide direction and support for the recruitment of all student staff positions in Residence Life and University Student Housing at Texas Tech University.
GRADUATE ASSISTANT FOR RESIDENTIAL EDUCATION AND ACADEMIC PROGRAMS University Student Housing at Texas Tech University promotes each student’s learning experience by creating safe, supportive learning environments for academic and personal success. University Student Housing is committed to the total development of the resident within an inclusive community through student leadership, programming, residence hall standards, and supportive learning environments in the residence halls. The Graduate Assistants for Residence Education and Academic Programming (REAP), as educators, work with the Manager for Academic Initiatives to provide direction for student learning and academic success for residents, student staff, and professional staff living on campus at Texas Tech University.
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GRADUATE ASSISTANT FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE
GRADUATE ASSISTANT FOR CONFERENCE SERVICES
University Student Housing at Texas Tech University Promotes Each Student’s Learning Experience by creating safe, supportive learning environments for academic and personal success. University Student Housing is committed to the total development of the resident within an inclusive community through complex council government, programming, residence hall standards, and supportive learning environments in the residence halls.
University Student Housing at Texas Tech University promotes each student’s learning experience by creating safe, supportive learning environments for academic and personal success. University Student Housing is committed to the total development of the resident within an inclusive community through student government, programming, residence hall standards, and supportive learning environments in the residence halls.
The Graduate Assistant for Social Justice Programming, as an educator, works with the Manager for Social Justice Education and Community Outreach to provide social justice programming activities for University Student Housing. The Graduate Assistant for Social Justice Programming assists with the development of comfortable living and learning communities that foster academic success, and also assists individuals with their personal needs and concerns.
The Graduate Assistant for Conference Services, as an educator, serves to provide quality conferences and customer service to internal and external clients. The responsibilities for the Graduate Assistant for Conference Services are to assist in the coordination, negotiations, logistics, and contracting of conference clients; billing, budgeting, and database management; and assisting conference clients in coordinating their conference. The Graduate Assistant for Conference Services assists in the recruitment, selection, and training of student staff, as well as the placement of professional staff and student staff for the conference season, and outreach contact concerning orientation and prospective student initiatives. The Graduate Assistant for Conference Service will work in collaboration with Residence Life Coordinators, Graduate Assistants, and ACUHO-I interns during the academic year and summer months.
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GRADUATE ASSISTANT FOR TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT University Student Housing at Texas Tech University promotes each student’s learning experience by creating safe, supportive learning environments for academic and personal success. University Student Housing is committed to the total development of the resident within an inclusive community through student government, programming, residence hall standards, and supportive learning environments in the residence halls.
The Graduate Assistant for Training and Development, as an educator, works directly with the Assistant Director of Training and Development to provide direction and support for the training and development of all staff positions in Residence Life and University Student Housing at Texas Tech University.
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OUR GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO:
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Work closely with Hospitality Services, the Center for Campus Life, Career Center, Student Counseling Center, Recreational Sports, Raider Assistance Program, faculty members and other departments on campus to develop educational experiences and opportunities
• Participate in departmental recruitment processes for professional staff, paraprofessional staff, and student leaders
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• Participate in campus-wide and area training coordinated by Residence Life
• Oversee the facilitation and implementation of campus-wide programming efforts
• Promote student learning throughout the Residence Life program and provide outreach programming on appropriate topics
• Speak informally with residents about academic, personal, or community successes or concerns
• Complete a Master’s Degree while obtaining work experience at a large, thriving university
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Be knowledgeable in general education requirements and resources for specific college/department advising questions; advise students on an as-needed basis
• Promote and provide opportunities for growth • Support and promote student leadership and student groups within the residence halls • Provide assistance and support with student discipline as needed
• Promote student achievement and initiatives through nominations for departmental, campus, and national awards • Support and administer approved departmental and divisional assessment programs/initiatives • Develop and maintain print & digital marketing (including related websites) • Facilitate ongoing assessment of programs and initiatives Work with the Texas Tech University Police Department, Student Counseling Center, and other agencies on immediate response to incidents in the residence halls
• Hold students accountable for their decisions and actions
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• Understand and support the educational curriculum of University Student Housing
• Participate in on-call rotation with other professional staff members
For more information: Audrey Batista Manager of Recruitment and Staff Orientation Phone: 806-834-8967 Email: audrey.batista@ttu.edu Texas Tech University Student Housing
QUALIFICATIONS A bachelor’s degree is required and candidates must have previous residence hall staff experience. This position is designed for the individual who is pursuing a master’s degree. At the time of employment, candidates must be accepted into a graduate degree program from Texas Tech University. Enrollment in the Higher Education Administration program is not necessary, but the position is best suited for building a foundation of experience for those enrolled in that program. Once hired, the Graduate Assistant is expected to complete 9 credit hours each semester and maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher. The Graduate Assistant position is considered a security sensitive position. Applicants will be subject to a police records check and drug test. All candidates will be required to submit academic transcripts to verify education. The Graduate Assistant must be committed to working within an innovative environment that is focused on the education of individuals and groups of college students within a residential setting through the development of cohesive living and learning communities. The Texas Tech University Residence Life program is built on a student learning philosophy supporting student involvement in government, community standards, programming, community development, and supportive learning environments.
There will be times throughout the year when each Graduate Assistant will be expected to work evenings and weekends.
REMUNERATION The Graduate Assistant position is a part-time appointment with a stipend of $1,300 per month (the state of Texas has no state income tax) for full-time enrollment. If enrollment falls below nine graduate hours, the stipend will be $780 per month. The Graduate Assistant is expected to work from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on all university work days unless prior arrangements have been made with his/her supervisor. Graduate Assistants also receive a competitive $2,500 scholarship each fall and spring to help pay student fees. Out of state tuition and fees are waived. Professional Development funds are available. A furnished, air-conditioned, one bedroom apartment within the assigned residence complex is provided at no expense. Utilities, a small kitchen unit, local telephone service, internet access, Caller I.D., Call Waiting and basic cable television are included. A meal plan is provided to Graduate Assistants while the dining halls are in service. Reserved parking is available upon the individual purchase of a campus parking permit. Professional development funds are also available.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmitive Action (EEO/AA) Statement It is the policy of Texas Tech University to strive to maintain an educational and work environment free from impermissible discrimination. In addition to Texas Tech University’s policy against discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or refusal to submit to a genetic test, it is the policy of Texas Tech University that no person shall be subject to discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity with regard to admission, employment, or use of the programs, facilities, or services of Texas Tech University. Affordable Care Act University Student Housing at Texas Tech works diligently to adhere to the Affordable Care Act stipulations. We have augmented our student staff schedules to better accommodate our Human Resources mandated 20 hour work week for students, and have changed our Graduate Assistants’ work week to 30 hours with optional paid health benefits. We follow University Operating Policies and Procedures, and work within these policies and procedures to support our undergraduate and graduate students and full-time staff in the work they do to encourage our Red Raider students’ success.
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The Higher Education program at Texas Tech University Program Overview
Faculty
The Higher Education program at Texas Tech University offers three degree programs (M.Ed., Ed.D. and Ph.D.) and a certificate. These offerings are designed to develop scholarly practitioners who understand the importance of equity and social justice. Graduates of our degree programs are equipped to apply theories and practical research as tools to name, frame, and solve problems of practice, using empirical evidence to evaluate impact and develop innovative solutions for colleges and universities.
DAVID JONES, M.ED. Assistant Professor of Practice and Graduate Program Contact and Student Support Coordinator Higher Education Program djones.jones@ttu.edu
The Higher Education program is committed to excellence in preparing and supporting leaders for higher education, generating and supporting research in the field of higher education, and delivering public service to the practice of higher education. The program delivers teaching, research, and professional services to students, institutions of higher education, and other academic disciplines.
LEE DUEMER, PH.D. Professor - Educational Psychology lee.duemer@ttu.edu DIMITRA JACKSON SMITH, PH.D. Assistant Professor for Higher Education Program - Department of Educational Psychology and Leadership dimitra.jackson@ttu.edu STEPHANIE J. JONES, ED.D Associate Professor, Program Coordinator Higher Education stephanie.j.jones@ttu.edu ANDREW KORICICH, PH.D. Assistant Professor andrew.koricich@ttu.edu VALERIE OSLAND PATON, PH.D. Professor and Program Coordinator, Higher Education Research - Higher Education valerie.paton@ttu.edu
Visit the Higher Education website, click here www.depts.ttu.edu/education/graduate/psychology-and-leadership/higher_education/ https://www.depts.ttu.edu/education/graduate/psychology-and-leadership/higher_education/
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Live Here | Learn Here | Succeed Here What are Learning Communities? Our Learning Communities (LCs) are unique and trans-formative communities where students seeking similar academic goals can live, learn and play together. At Texas Tech, we currently have 18 LCs where over 2,300 Red Raiders (about 1/3 of our in-hall population) reside. Our LCs have designated Residence hall floors led by Community Advisors (CAs) who offer tailored programming for the residents’ specific academic and personal needs. Our CAs are usually members of the same academic program too!
Our LCs share many of the same characteristics and offer numerous possibilities: • Develop a supportive network composed of peers, faculty and staff • Connect with professors in and outside the classroom • Develop lasting friendships • Experience events designed specifically for the residents’ personal and academic needs
Living in our LCs boosts the residents’ chances for academic success and offer the opportunity to share an intellectual experience with your peers. You will also have increased access to faculty and academic support staff.
National research shows that involvement in learning communities contributes to: • Development of personal relationships with other students in the classroom • Increased GPA
• Make a big campus feel smaller • Learn about Texas Tech by becoming better connected with helpful resources on our campus • Attend out-of-class programs and go on exciting trips • Get involved in Lubbock through community service efforts
Why join a Learning Community?
• Greater involvement on campus and in professional organizations • Higher likelihood of graduating in four years • Easier transition from high school to college • Increased class attendance
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Graduate Assistants
Jacqueline Butler
Graduate Assistant Residence Education and Academic Programs Education:
B.S, Public Management and Policy University of Arizona
Master’s Program: Public Administration Program What do you like most about Texas Tech? Texas Tech is truly a part of the Lubbock community. The community is supportive of the institution and students and you can truly feel that spirit wherever you go whether it be on campus or off. 16)
Jess Carron
Graduate Hall Coordinator, Coleman Education:
B.S. Journalism and History, Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
Master’s Program: Higher Education Program What do you like most about Texas Tech? I love the school spirit. I thought my old institution had a lot of spirit, then I came here and was totally blown away by the sheer love everyone has for their school. Tech students, faculty, and staff truly take pride in the institution, and it is infectious. I personally think that is why the school is growing at the impressive rate that it is. They’ll be having you put those ‘Guns Up’ in no time!
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Jenna Crayton
Graduate Assistant Residence Education and Academic Programs Education:
B.A in Communication-Interpersonal Organizations, B.S. in CommunicationPublic Relations University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
Master’s Program: Agricultural Communications What do you like most about Texas Tech? I love the connection I feel with Tech through the school spirit and camaraderie that everyone has not only at Texas Tech, but also throughout the Lubbock community. (17
Isiah Davis
Graduate Hall Coordinator, Stangel/Murdough Education:
B.A. Music - Double Bass, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Master’s Program: Higher Education Administration What do you like most about Texas Tech? I love the school pride that our students embody. You will always see Scarlet and Black flooding the campus around Tech.
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Graduate Assistants
Rachel Dimond
Graduate Hall Coordinator, Hulen/Clement Education:
B.A. Psychology; Minors in Sociology and Music, The Ohio State University
Master’s Program: Higher Education Administration What do you like most about Texas Tech? I love the sense of community and cohesiveness here! No matter where you go you can feel the high energy and pride of this school. You can always find your niche here at Texas Tech.
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Jennifer ‘Jeni’ Gruber Graduate Assistant for West Village Education:
B.S. Communication, University of Wisconsin Whitewater
Master’s Program: Higher Education Administration What do you like most about Texas Tech? What I love most about Texas Tech is the people I have been able to interact with. From the students to the professionals, everyone has been so friendly and nice. I love that there is so much pride in Texas Tech and you can see that in the people that go to school and work here.
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Matthew Kerns
Graduate Hall Coordinator, Murray and Carpenter/Wells Education:
B.S. Human Resources Management, Kansas State University
Master’s Program: Higher Education Administration What do you like most about Texas Tech? I love how friendly everyone is here. Growing up in Kansas, I was used to the friendliness that comes with the mid-western hospitality, and Texas Tech has the same atmosphere about it.
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Drew Leininger
Graduate Assistant for Training and Development Education:
B.A. Middle Childhood Education, Ohio State University
Master’s Program: Higher Education Administration What do you like most about Texas Tech? I really like the passion everyone has for their jobs and their school.
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Graduate Assistants
Denzel Maxwell
Graduate Hall Coordinator, Bledsoe/Gordon/Sneed Education:
B.S. Economics, Oklahoma State University
Master’s Program: Public Administration What do you like most about Texas Tech? I love that my graduate program truly cares about me receiving the best education possible so I will be extremely prepared once I start my career.
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Stephanie Mecca
Graduate Hall Coordinator, Chitwood/Weymouth Education:
B.Ed. Art K-12, University of Wyoming
Master’s Program: Higher Education Administration What do you like most about Texas Tech? Texas Tech is very welcoming of others. The “West Texas Chit Chat” truly is a part of the campus and its people.
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Victoria Montgomery Graduate Hall Coordinator Talkington Education:
B.A. Psychology; B.A. Communication & Media Studies, DePaul University
Master’s Program: Interdisciplinary What do you like most about Texas Tech? The people; everyone is friendly, positive, and helpful.
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Andrew Palladino
Graduate Hall Coordinator, Social Justice Education:
B.A. Communication, Certificate in Peace Studies and Mediation University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
Master’s Program: Higher Education Program What do you like most about Texas Tech? One thing I really love about Texas Tech is the public art throughout the campus. I really enjoy the uniqueness of each art piece on campus. It is nice to be part of a university that supports a diverse art presence on campus. Walking around campus is fun, and I continue to find new art pieces throughout campus.
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Graduate Assistants
Rachel Probst
Graduate Assistant for Recruitment and Selection Education:
B.S. Communication, University of Wisconsin Whitewater
Master’s Program: Higher Education Administration What do you like most about Texas Tech? I love the rich culture of Texas Tech. The aesthetic of the campus, the pride of the students and staff, and the history and traditions all contribute to an amazing experience.
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Hunter Rogers
Graduate Hall Coordinator, Chitwood/Weymouth Education:
B.A. Speech Communication, Arkansas Tech University
Master’s Program: Higher Education Administration What do you like most about Texas Tech? Tech has made an effort to adopt a customer service model that not only helps provide quality outreach and support to students, but also helps make employees at all levels feel valued and empowered through their work every day.
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Ivy Schluterman
Graduate Hall Coordinator, Horn/Knapp Education:
B.A. Psychology, Arkansas Tech University
Master’s Program: Higher Education Administration What do you like most about Texas Tech? I love the amount of opportunities that Texas Tech has to offer the students. No matter what an individual is interested in or needs help with, there is a service available on campus that aids in the continued growth and development.
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John Schmidt
Graduate Hall Coordinator, Wall/Gates Education:
B.S. Journalism, News Editorial, South Dakota State University
Master’s Program: Higher Education Administration What do you like most about Texas Tech? I love the passion and spirit students and staff have.
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Jen Sommers
Graduate Hall Coordinator, Stangel/Murdough Education:
B.S Business Administration - Marketing, Valparaiso University
Master’s Program: Higher Education Administration What do you like most about Texas Tech? I love the school spirit and how much I feel like I am at home. The moment I stepped onto campus I felt like I was a part of the Texas Tech family. It is amazing how this feeling grows outside the community as well!
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Tim Topper
Graduate Assistant for Conference Services Education:
B.S Geology Fort Lewis College
Master’s Program: Higher Education Administration What do you like most about Texas Tech? I love how both students and locals from the Lubbock community demonstrate great pride in Texas Tech everyday. The same spirit and sense of community is found on a regular basis here in University Student Housing.
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Residence Life Coordinators
Jaclyn Austin
Residence Life Coordinator, Prevention and Wellness Education:
B.S. Addiction Studies University of Central Arkansas
M. S. College Student Personnel Services and Administration University of Central Arkansas
Years at TTU: First year
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How would you describe the University Student Housing Department to a potential candidate? The department really is a big family. We spend so much time together. You learn so many things about everyone you work with. I don’t worry about whether or not I have support from my coworkers, I know that I do.
Nelly Chavez
Residence Life Coordinator, Horn/Knapp Home town:
San Antonio, TX
Education:
B.A. Spanish and Business, Texas State University
M.Ed. Student Affairs In Higher Education, Texas State University
Years at TTU: Second year How would you describe the University Student Housing Department to a potential candidate? Texas Tech housing has a family environment which is always ready to support one another as professional staff members and ready to serve our students. University Student Housing has a broad scope of passion areas among-st those who work with in the department which makes it easier when coming in new to connect with individuals and the community of Tech and Lubbock.
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Scott Cooke
Residence Life Coordinator, Bledsoe/Gordon/Sneed Education:
B.S. in Physical Education Central Michigan University
M.S. in Student Affairs and Higher Education Indiana State University
Years at TTU: First year How would you describe the University Student Housing Department to a potential candidate? University Student Housing is a large department that wants to support you. Its hard to go a day without talking to other people in USH, and its also very hard to go a day without laughing with other people in this department..
Tamera Dunn
Residence Life Coordinator, Chitwood/Weymouth Education:
B.S. History and Coaching, Northwest Missouri State University
M.Ed. Higher Education Leadership, Valdosta State University
Years at TTU: Second year How would you describe the University Student Housing Department to a potential candidate? University Student Housing is unlike the ‘typical’. While we may do the typical things you’d expect in housing, we always have our unique Tech spin to ensure we are not only getting the job done, but we are making positive memories for ourselves and others. There is always someone to chat with who can open your eyes to new potential or experiences available.
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Residence Life Coordinators
Paige Muehlenkamp Residence Life Coordinator, Talkington Education:
B.S. Political Science, Texas Tech University
M.S. Public Administration
Years at TTU: First year What do you like most about Texas Tech? I love the big school feel and the school spirit that can be felt throughout the Lubbock community.
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Amanda Knutson
Residence Life Coordinator, West Village Education:
B.S. Education and Human Science for Health, Physical Education and Recreation, South Dakota State University
M.S. College Student Personnel, Arkansas Tech University
Years at TTU: Third year How would you describe the University Student Housing Department to a potential candidate? Â Family: We are a large department and we are all constantly busy but everyone is so supportive of each other and willing to help each other out.
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Elizabeth McDonald
Residence Life Coordinator, Murray and Carpenter/Wells Education:
B.A. History and French, University of South Alabama
M.A. Higher Education Administration, University of Alabama
Years at TTU: First year How would you describe the University Student Housing Department to a potential candidate? I love how our department is so proactive and forward thinking. They are very anticipatory and mindful of the future and the wellbeing of our students.. (29
Trent Moore
Residence Life Coordinator, Stangel/Murdough Education:
B.S. Recreation, Park, and Tourism Administration, Western Illinois University
M.Ed. College Student Personnel, Ohio University
Years at TTU: Second year How would you describe the University Student Housing Department to a potential candidate? The department is very supportive. I have been given so many opportunities here and could not be more thankful. This position allows me to explore my passions within housing to help me gain the experience necessary for opportunities in the future.
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Residence Life Coordinators
Rick Schimka
Residence Life Coordinator – Student Development Education:
B.B.A. Business Administration, B.S. Computer Science University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
M.S. Ed. Student Affairs Administration University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Years at TTU: First Year How would you describe the University Student Housing Department to a potential candidate? An exciting, driven department with big goals and the means to get there. 30)
D’Andrea Young
Residence Life Coordinator, Wall/Gates Home town: Dallas, TX Education:
B.S. Communication Studies, University of Texas
M.Ed. Student Affairs in Higher Education, Texas State University
Years at TTU: Second Year What do you like most about working at Texas Tech? I enjoy working with my staff and students more than anything. Students at Texas Tech are so diligent, thoughtful, and highachievers. It inspires and challenges me to put my best foot forward everyday because I know that’s what my students deserve.
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Residence Life Administration
Sean Duggan
Managing Director Education:
B.A. History, University of Dallas
M.Ed. Higher Education Administration and Student Personnel Services, Kent State University
Years at TTU: Twenty-fourth year What do you like most about working at Texas Tech? The people, the hospitality, and kindness of West Texas
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D’aun Green, Ph.D. Senior Associate Managing Director Education:
B.S. Home Economics,Oklahoma State University
M.S. Housing, Interior Design and Consumer Studies, Oklahoma State University
M.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies – Higher Education, Educational Psychology, and Environmental Design, Texas Tech University
Ph.D. Higher Education, Texas Tech University
Years at TTU: Twenty-fourth year How would you describe the University Student Housing Department to a potential candidate? A family. Very relational and fun place to work. We work hard and we are rewarded for it. Texas Tech University Student Housing
Erika Bowles
Assistant Director Residence Education and Academic Programs Education:
B. A. Sociology, Western Washington University
M.Ed. Counselor Education, North Carolina State University
Years at TTU: Third year How would you describe the University Student Housing Department to a potential candidate? We are a large department that focuses on creating a great experience for our students.
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John McAvoy
Assistant Director Training and Development Education:
B.S. Psychology, University of Central Florida
M.Ed. Student Personnel in Higher Education, University of Florida
M.S. Corporate and Organizational Communication, Northeastern University
Years at TTU: Third year How would you describe the University Student Housing Department to a potential candidate? I would say its established with a lot of opportunities for growth. It is very student centered, especially in terms of student follow-up which is a top focus. I believe we are dedicated to the future of our new professionals and that’s part of my job to make sure individuals are leaving Tech prepared for their next step on their journey. Recruiting Guide–2016
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S. Leigh Prouty Assistant Director for Operations Residence Life Education:
B.S.B.A. Business Administration & Law, Western Carolina University
M.Ed. College Student Personnel, Western Carolina University
Years at TTU: Second year
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How would you describe the University Student Housing Department to a potential candidate? Our department knows how to make you feel welcome and keeps the students at the center of our work. It takes every side of University Student Housing to make sure that our students have the best possible experience at Texas Tech!
Annette Sawadogo Assistant Director for Operations Residence Life Education:
B.S. Chemistry & B.S. Biology Missouri Western State University
M.A. Adult and Higher Education Administration University of South Dakota
Years at TTU: First year How would you describe the University Student Housing Department to a potential candidate? I would describe Tech as a place where you will meet and work with people from all across the US. It is also a place where you will develop the skills you need to the next level.
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Craig Kuehnert
Assistant Director, Student Leadership Development Education:
B.A. Journalism, Secondary Education, Ball State University
M.S. College Student Personnel, Kansas State University
Years at TTU: Eighth year How would you describe the University Student Housing Department to a potential candidate? Working for USH can often be like hanging out with a bunch of friends. I love walking down the hallways in the main office and chatting with people about their puppies, their weekend plans, and the kids.
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Audrey Batista
Manager, Recruitment and Staff Orientation Education:
B.A. Public Relations, Texas Tech University
M.Ed. Higher Education Administration and Student Personnel, Kent State University
Years at TTU: Third Year
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How would you describe the University Student Housing Department to a potential candidate? I would describe University Student Housing as a family oriented department that strives to provide optimal customer service through a unique educational curriculum and friendly staff while creating an environment that not only fosters learning but becomes a true home-away-from-home for our residents and family environment for staff.
Tamara McClain Manager, Academic Initiatives Home town:
Houston, TX
Education:
B.A. History and English, Texas A&M University
M.S. Student Affairs Administration in Higher Education, Texas A&M University
Years at TTU: Third year How would you describe the University Student Housing Department to a potential candidate? Our department follows the philosophy “work hard, play hard” in most situations. Like every housing program there are times that are extremely busy but, I enjoy that we don’t always take ourselves too seriously. And we like to have fun!
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Leigh Donaldson
Manager for Conference Services Residence Life Education:
Texas Tech University
Years at TTU: First year How would you describe the University Student Housing Department to a potential candidate? A team that works hard and plays hard..
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Christopher Medley Manager, Student Intervention Home town: Ruston, LA Education:
B.A. Psychology, Louisiana Tech University
M.A. Counseling & Guidance, Louisiana Tech University
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Welcome to Lubbock, Texas
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Lubbock, located in northwest Texas, is considered to be at the center of the South Plains. The area is located between the Permian Basin to the south and the Texas Panhandle to the north. Lubbock’s official elevation is 3,256 feet. The county of Lubbock was founded in 1876. The settlement that is the present-day city of Lubbock was formed in late 1890, combining two settlements within the county, Old Lubbock and Monterey. During the following year, the settlement of Lubbock was named the county seat for Lubbock County. The city was incorporated on March 16, 1909.
As agriculture continued to grow within the region and as the railroads continued to expand, Lubbock became the marketing center of the region and earned the name “Hub of the Plains”. In 1925, Texas Technological College (later Texas Tech University) opened its doors, providing Lubbock with a major boost to its economy. As of 2014, the estimated population of Lubbock was 243,839. Lubbock continues to grow, relying on the vast agricultural industry of the area as well as on a variety of manufacturing facilities.
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Lubbock provides a small-town atmosphere with all the conveniences of a large city. The “Hub City” offers:
Travel The Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport provides quick and easy travel to anywhere in the U.S. and abroad. Local Airlines include:
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Climate Lubbock enjoys a semi-arid climate that is especially nice in the summertime. Instead of sweating the nights away somewhere else, you can enjoy nighttime highs in the 70s and lows in the 60s making any summer night, and most of the spring and fall, a wonderful time to sit outside with friends. Lubbock averages 263 days of sunshine a year, during July an average temperature of 80.1o F and 39.4o F in January. For more information: housing.ttu.edu/lubbock www.visitlubbock.org
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Welcome to Tech!
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Texas Tech University Texas Tech University is in the midst of the most exciting time in the school’s history. As the university embarks on becoming the state’s next national research university, the opportunities for students could not be greater.
with top faculty in a safe, traditional campus atmosphere.
Established in 1923, Texas Tech University sits on a 1,840-acre campus that features expansive lawns, impressive landscaping and Spanish Renaissance–style architecture. Texas Tech has the distinction of being the largest comprehensive higher education institution in the western two-thirds of the state and serves a region larger than 46 of the nation’s 50 states.
The university offers more than 150 bachelor’s degrees, 100 master’s degrees and 50 doctoral degree choices. Plus, as part of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech shares the same campus with its sister university, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. The close proximity makes Texas Tech the only institution in the state with undergraduate school, graduate school, law school, and medical school all in close proximity to each other, which facilitates the transition to professional studies.
A major research university with the feel of a smaller liberal arts institution, Texas Tech’s enrollment of more than 30,000 allows students to have one-on-one interactions
A strong art and music program is balanced with growing research in a number of sustainable energy areas. New areas of research in solar and nuclear energies as well
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(43 as smart grids and storage are supported by major endowed chairs for which national searches are currently underway. Texas Tech researchers are also known for their work in creative and technical writing, food safety, environmental toxicology and wind science. Texas Tech is proud to boast of one of the finest and most diverse faculties in the nation. Our faculty members excel in teaching, research and service as demonstrated by the award winning chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious honor society. From prestigious nationally competitive scholarships, such as the William J. Fulbright Scholarship, Gates-Cambridge, and Barry M. Goldwater, to national championships in animal science, debate and law, Texas Tech students are known nationwide for their successes.
Community engagement plays an important role at Texas Tech. In 2006, the university was one of the first 62 institutions and the first in Texas to earn the Carnegie Foundation’s classification for Community Engagement. In subsequent years the university was named to the Corporation for National and Community Service President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. The university has welcomed more Red Raiders to campus in four-straight fall semesters and, in the fall of 2014, notched its highest enrollment figure at 35,134 as enrollment has been on the rise over the past decade placing the school on course to reach the institutional goal of 40,000 students by 2020.
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Welcome to Tech!
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The “Spirit of Raiderland“ comes in many forms. The 400 member award winning Goin’ Band From Raiderland, the Tech Cheerleaders, the Tech Pom Squad, the Saddle Tramps, the High Riders, Raider Red, and of course the Masked Rider. All of these groups help make the Texas Tech athletic experience a thrilling one. The true “Spirit of Raiderland“ comes only from the hearts of Red Raider fans who bleed Red and Black.
the construction of the United Supermarkets Arena 15,050-seat basketball arena, a new softball stadium and tennis complex plus major renovations to Jones AT&T Stadium and Dan Law Field. Texas Tech also opened the new football training complex in 2004. A new academic services building, The Marsha Sharp Center for Student-Athletes, opened in January 2004 to further enhance Tech’s commitment to the academic well being of student-athletes.
Texas Tech University sports some of the very best athletic facilities in the nation and after the completion of several million dollars worth of renovations, there will be no doubt that Red Raider student-athletes and fans will be able to enjoy world-class facilities. Over the past few years, Texas Tech has invested more than $200 million in facilities which includes
Tradition abounds at Texas Tech and the Spirit of Raiderland is best exhibited during football season. Whether it is through singing FIGHT RAIDERS FIGHT or the Matador Song with your Guns Up or wrapping Will Rogers the night before the game, the Red Raider spirit is alive and well.
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Get your Guns Up! The hand sign of the Red Raiders can be traced back to L. Glenn Dippel, a 1961 alumnus of Texas Tech, and his wife, Roxie. The sign is made by extending the index finger outward while extending the thumb upward and tucking in the middle, little and fourth fingers to form a gun. The idea is that the Red Raiders will shoot down their opponents. The Guns Up sign is the widely recognized greeting of one Red Raider to another. It is also the sign of victory displayed by the crowd at every athletic event.
The Masked Rider is the oldest and most popular mascot of Texas Tech University that still exists today. Originally the Masked Rider began as a dare in 1936 and was called the ghost rider, because no one knew the rider’s identity. These ghost riders circled the field at home football games and then disappeared. The Masked Rider did not become the official mascot until 1954, when Joe Kirk Fulton led the football team out onto the field at the Gator Bowl. Fulton, wearing jeans, red shirt, black cape and who was mounted on a black horse, awed the crowd as the team made one of the most sensational entrances ever. Today the Masked Rider, with his or her guns up, leads the football team out onto the field for all of the home games. The Masked Rider is one of the most visible figures at Tech and was recently named by the Associated Press as the ninth best mascot in college football.
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ADMINISTRATION BUILDING Modeled after La Universidad de Alcala de Hernales in Spain, the Administration Building was one of the original campus buildings. The most recognized building on campus, it has three floors and a basement, twin bell towers, salle port, double wings and a courtyard. Among the offices in the “Ad Building” are the Chancellor’s Office, President’s Office and Board of Regents Office. ARBOR DAY
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When Texas Tech first started, most of the funds went towards the buildings, but the campus was lacking its landscape. Then, in 1937, president Knapp decided to dedicate one day every spring to beautify the campus. On the first day of this now annual tradition, 20,000 trees were planted. This Tech tradition still goes on today as students and teachers plant trees and beautify the campus each Arbor Day. BANGIN’ BERTHA Saddle Tramps carry Bangin’ Bertha, a bell on a trailer, to all home football games and homecoming events. Bertha was designed in 1959 by Saddle Tramp Joe Winegar, and was donated by the Santa Fe Railroad. Bangin’ Bertha is considered a spirit-raiser and a big tradition at Texas Tech.
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BLARNEY STONE On St. Patrick’s Day in 1939 Texas Tech University unveiled that they had discovered a piece of the Blarney Stone. According to the legend the stone was discovered by a group of petroleum engineers while they were on a field trip. After doing tests it was discovered that the stone was a piece of the original Blarney Stone. The stone now lies on a stand in front of the old Electrical Engineering Building. It is said that seniors that kiss the Blarney Stone upon graduation will receive the gift of eloquent speech. CAROL OF LIGHTS To celebrate the holiday season Texas Tech holds an annual event called the Carol of Lights. The event starts off with the Texas Tech University Combined Choirs performing selections of classic holiday songs at the Science Quadrangle. This tradition started in 1959 when Harold Hinn came up with the idea and provided the funds to cover the Science Quadrangle and the Administration Building with lights. Unfortunately students were away on Christmas break and did not see the display. The next year the Residence Hall Association created the Christmas Sing, which is now known as the Carol of Lights. Today, the Carol of Lights is one of Texas Tech’s favorite traditions.
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Welcome to Tech! DOUBLE T An image study in 1989 brought out loud and clear that to Texas Techsans the Double T represents tradition, pride and school identity. Historical evidence suggests that Tech’s first football coaches, E.Y. Freeland and Grady Higginbotham, are the originators of this campus trademark, first using it on letter sweaters. No campus symbol is so readily identified with Texas Tech as the Double T. DOUBLE T BENCH Located in the courtyard behind the Administration Building, this special bench was given by the seniors of the class of 1931. It was an announced tradition that no freshmen were allowed to sit on it. 48)
DOUBLE T SADDLE MONUMENT Before the football team goes out onto the field they touch the sculpture of a saddle. The saddle was dedicated by the Saddle Tramps to Double T, one of the many Masked Rider Horses that served proudly over the years. HOMECOMING Held each fall Homecoming brings back Techexes and fans to join with students for a bonfire and pep rally, parade, open houses, award programs, and float competitions. Homecoming dates back to 1930 when Texas Tech lost 20-6 to Hardin-Simmons. A highlight of Homecoming is election of a queen, the first being Suzanne Matteson in 1954.
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NICKNAMES Interestingly, Texas Tech was almost nicknamed the Dogies, as suggested by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. But the first athletic teams became known as the Matadors, instead, thanks to the head coach’s wife. Mrs. Ewing Young Freeland preferred Matadors because of the Spanish architectural influence on campus. The college colors of scarlet and black and team name of Matadors were adopted by students on March 15, 1926, during a convocation. The teams remained as Matadors until 1936 when Red Raiders was adopted. The name-change from Matadors to Red Raiders came from Lubbock AvalancheJournal sports writer Collier Parris, reflecting on their red uniforms and a strong season. Covering a football game in 1932, he wrote: “The Red Raiders from Texas Tech, terror of the Southwest this year, swooped in the New Mexico University camp today.” The name caught on and by 1936, the Matadors had faded into history, replaced by the Red Raiders. RAIDER ALLEY One of the most popular events associated with Texas Tech football is Raider Alley. Raider Alley is Texas Tech’s answer to tailgating. Food, beverages, games, live entertainment and merchandise are available in a festive pregame atmosphere. Raider Alley is shoulderto-shoulder football fans gearing-up for the upcoming game. It usually begins three hours prior to kickoff.
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Prior to the 1971 season, the Southwest Conference passed a rule that prevented members of the conference from taking live animals to non-home games unless the host team had no objections. So Jim Gaspard, a member of Saddle Tramps, created Raider Red from a drawing by the late Lubbock cartoonist Dirk West as an alternative to the Masked Rider when the horse couldn’t travel with the football team. Raider Red’s student persona is kept a secret from the Tech community. Red is a public relations mascot who shakes hands with the crowds at athletic events and poses for pictures. Raider Red fires his two 12-gauge shotguns using powder-filled shells after every Tech touchdown and field goal.
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SADDLE TRAMPS Formed by Tech student Arch Lamb in 1936, this all-male booster organization supports men’s athletics at Texas Tech. The name Saddle Tramp came from the stories of traveling men who would come to a farm for a brief time, fix up some things and move on. Lamb said he decided that he could fix up some things himself before moving on, and the Saddle Tramps were born. Since that time the Saddle Tramps believe if something was for the betterment of Texas Tech then they would work at it. These Midnight Raiders “paint the campus red” with crepe paper before big home games, form the legendary “Bell Circle” moments before kickoff, ring Bangin’ Bertha, participate in parades and other campus events (including the Carol of Lights), and ring the Victory Bells after Red Raider victories. SEAL OF TEXAS TECH Designed by the campus’ master planner, William Ward Watkin, in 1924, the Tech Seal’s symbols are the lamp, which represents “school,” the key for “home,” the book for “church,” and the star for “state.” Cotton bolls represent the area’s strong cotton industry and the eagle is suggestive of our country. The seal first appeared on Tech diplomas in 1948, but it wasn’t officially approved as “The” Seal of Texas Tech University until 1953. On April 27, 1972, the seal was placed at the Broadway and University entrance to the campus in what became known as the Amon G. Carter Plaza. It is made of red granite and stands 12 feet high. It has been referred to by students through the years as “the Oreo.”
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VICTORY BELLS In 1936 victory bells were given to Texas Tech as a class gift. The bells rang for the first time at the 1936 class’s graduation. It is said that after the win over TCU, the following year, the bells rang through out the night. The bells kept Lubbock residents up all night. Thereafter, the bell ringing was limited to 30 minutes. Saddle Tramps ring the bells after Texas Tech victories and during special occasions. The Victory Bells - one large and one small, which combine to weigh 1,200 pounds - hang in the east tower of the Administration Building. 52)
WEST, DIRK The late Lubbock cartoonist designed Raider Red, an additional mascot that could travel with Texas Tech’s athletic teams. West became familiar to thousands of Red Raider fans by poking fun at Tech’s SWC rivals in his weekly newspaper sketches and on the cover of Tech’s football programs.
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WILL ROGERS AND SOAPSUDS One of the most well known landmarks on campus is the statue of Will Rogers and his horse Soapsuds. This memorial was dedicated on February 16, 1950 by longtime friend of Rogers, Amon G. Carter. Carter believed Texas Tech was the perfect setting for the statue and that it would fit into the traditions and scenery of West Texas. The statue stands at 9’11” tall and weighs 3,200 pounds; its estimated cost was $25,000. On the base of the statue, the inscription reads “Lovable Old Will Rogers on his favorite horse, ‘Soapsuds,’ riding into the Western sunset.” Today Texas Tech tradition and legends surrounds the statue. According to one legend, the plan to face Will Rogers so that he could be riding off into the sunset did not work out as it would cause Soapsuds’ rear to be facing downtown. To solve this problem, the horse and Will was turned 23 degrees to the east so the horse’s posterior was facing in the direction of Texas A&M, one of the school’s rivals. Before every home football game the Saddle Tramps wrap Old Will with red crepe paper. Will Rogers and Soapsuds have also been wrapped up in black crepe paper to mourn national tragedies.
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Memorial Circle and Pfluger Fountain ADMINISTRATION BUILDING Modeled after La Universidad de Alcala de Hernales in Spain, the Administration Building was one of the original campus buildings. The most recognized building on campus, it has three floors and a basement, twin bell towers, salle port, double wings and a courtyard. Among the offices in the “Ad Building” are the Chancellor’s Office, President’s Office and Board of Regents Office in the east wing and the College of Education in the west wing. ARBOR DAY
Will Rogers and Soapsuds on a spring day
When Texas Tech first started, most of the funds went towards the buildings, but the campus was lacking its landscape. Then, in 1937, president Knapp decided to dedicate one day every spring to beautify the campus. On the first day of this now annual tradition, 20,000 trees were planted. This Tech tradition still goes on today as student and teachers plant trees and beautify the campus each Arbor Day. BANGIN’ BERTHA Saddle Tramps carry Bangin Bertha, a bell on a trailer, to all home football games and homecoming events. Bertha was designed in 1959 by Saddle Tramp Joe Winegar, and was donated by the Santa Fe Railroad. Bangin’ Bertha is considered a spirit-raiser and a big tradition at Texas Tech. BLARNEY STONE On St. Patrick’s Day in 1939 Texas Tech University unveiled that they had discovered a piece of the Blarney Stone. According to the
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For more information: Audrey Batista Manager of Recruitment and Staff Orientation Phone: 806-834-8967 Email: audrey.batista@ttu.edu